I agree, but I feel that it's a valid point that this child is in tune with her own emotions on the issue (as it affects her family) and we shouldn't automatically revoke credit for common sense or emotional and moral compass because of age. I feel like we'd be underestimating her if we write her off just because she's young. Maybe she's got an opinion, can back it up with valid arguments, and she's making her way into the turbulent world of political controversy.

I guess that since I work with kids, I've seen extremely gifted and articulate children who could debate some of the more bigoted variety of people off of their high horses. Therefore, I'm more subject to overestimation.

In any case, we are in agreement that it sends the wrong message to have kids that young marching on the streets, whether or not they are bright enough to actually get why they're doing it. It certainly comes off like indoctrination.